Afghanistan Under Taliban Control: How Is It Now?
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The Voice of the Martyrs
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🗓️ 9 April 2022
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Last year the world witnessed thousands of Afghans fleeing their country as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. This week John Weaver, who lived for years in Afghanistan and speaks daily with people still inside the country, shares what is happening now under the Taliban government—especially with regard to our Christian brothers and sisters.
Although many Afghans fled, many have stayed—including Afghan believers in Jesus. Everyone in Afghanistan is dealing with a disrupted economy, with some losing jobs, and others losing family and friends and all dealing with lack of available resources. Amidst Islamist oppression, there are opportunities for Christians to serve and be a witness. The church is underground, a persecuted minority, meeting in small groups yet still quietly finding ways to share the gospel.
Afghans are also being reached in the countries to which they have fled—including via social media. Refugees have gone through trauma and stress. Yet, they have been welcomed into other countries—often more welcomed by Christians than fellow Muslims, which gives new opportunities to share the gospel.
John will share stories of prayers that have been answered since the Taliban takeover—and give listeners current needs to lift in prayer on behalf of Afghan Christians—our brothers and sisters in faith.
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| 0:00.0 | Do you remember just a few months ago, we saw plane loads of people escaping Afghanistan |
| 0:07.7 | as the Taliban took control of the country. |
| 0:10.6 | Some so desperate they would hold on to the outside of airplanes that were taking off. |
| 0:18.2 | Today the news cameras have moved on to cover other urgent news, but what is happening |
| 0:24.5 | to those Afghans who fled Afghanistan? |
| 0:28.6 | John Weaver has this update. |
| 0:30.8 | We do know a lot of positive stories of dozens of places here in the United States and other |
| 0:35.9 | countries as well where they've been scattered, where they've been welcomed, they've been received |
| 0:41.4 | primarily by followers of Jesus, and we want to celebrate that, but it has created a big |
| 0:46.6 | need as well because there are still places where it's like a refugee crisis and they really |
| 0:52.5 | do need practical assistance. |
| 0:56.5 | Jesus never promised his followers an easy path. |
| 0:59.8 | In fact, he told his disciples that the world would hate them. |
| 1:03.3 | He sent them out as sheep among wolves. |
| 1:06.2 | Jesus' words came true in the life of the apostles, and they're still coming true |
| 1:10.2 | today in the lives of his followers around the world. |
| 1:13.4 | Join host Todd Nettleton as we hear their inspiring stories and learn how we can help. |
| 1:18.2 | Right now on The Voice of the Martyrs Radio Network. |
| 1:20.8 | Welcome again to The Voice of the Martyrs Radio. |
| 1:22.8 | My name is Todd Nettleton. |
| 1:24.0 | We have a special guest this week. |
| 1:26.2 | We're going to talk about a country that has been in the news, has been on the hearts and |
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